{"id":6726,"date":"2017-08-25T12:57:23","date_gmt":"2017-08-25T16:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/?p=6726"},"modified":"2017-08-28T11:56:10","modified_gmt":"2017-08-28T15:56:10","slug":"seven-things-strong-start-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/?p=6726","title":{"rendered":"Seven Things to Do for a Strong Start to the School Year"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The first day of school is\u00a0Tuesday,\u00a0September 5<\/strong>\u00a0for all schools following the traditional academic calendar. Samuel W. Tucker started on\u00a0Thursday,\u00a0August 3,\u00a0as they follow a modified academic calendar. Please see the traditional calendar (PDF)<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0modified calendar (PDF)<\/a>\u00a0for school holidays, teacher work days and other important dates to write on your calendar\u00a0today! You can also subscribe to your school’s calendar<\/a> in your favorite calendar app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"One\"<\/td>\nPlan Transportation to and from School
\n<\/strong>Families should receive bus schedules by the end of the week. Bus schedules are no longer posted online for safety reasons. Students living one mile or less from their elementary schools or one and a half miles or less from their secondary schools are designated walkers. Map your plan today.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Two\"<\/td>\nSupply Lists
\n<\/strong>The lists are out now! Each elementary and middle school has a specific list of supplies needed for the school year for each grade. Supply lists are posted on your school’s website<\/a>. Stock up on these items so your child can start their school year on the right foot.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Three\"<\/td>\nStay Up-to-Date on the Latest Happenings at\u00a0<\/strong>ACPS and Your School
\n<\/strong>Read our weekly newsletter\u00a0ACPS Express<\/a>\u00a0when it arrives each Monday morning in your email inbox. You will be signed up automatically through the email address you submit to your school. You can also sign up for your school’s\u00a0e-newsletter<\/a>.Every ACPS school is now on Twitter and Facebook. Follow ACPS and your school on social media<\/a> today!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Four\"<\/td>\nDownload our Mobile App
\n<\/strong>Anytime and anywhere, the\u00a0ACPS Mobile App<\/a>\u00a0gives you access to the latest information about ACPS in the palm of your hand. You will find: school and division event calendars, breakfast and lunch menus, school and division directories, access to your child\u2019s lunch money account, news and announcements, sports scores, access to Blackboard and PowerSchool, and much more.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Five\"<\/td>\nBack-to-School Night
\n<\/strong><\/a>This date should be added to your calendar ASAP. These meetings are a crucial connection between parents and teachers. It’s a chance to meet teachers and administrators, learn more about your child’s education in the 2017-18 school year, visit the classroom and gain an understanding to prep your child for their new grade.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Six\"<\/td>\nApply for Free and Reduced-Priced Meals
\n<\/strong>Apply online<\/a>\u00a0for\u00a0free and reduced-priced meals<\/a>\u00a0for the 2017-18 school year. Families must apply each year. Application forms will be distributed to all families in Welcome Packets. They will also be available at Central Office and at the front office in each school. To apply for free or reduced-price meals, you should only fill out one application per household. Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Seven\"<\/td>\nCommit to Good Attendance
\n<\/strong>Plan to be at school on time each day, every day. Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. Also, forming good habits in the early years has a long-term impact throughout a student\u2019s school years. Get your school year started off on the right foot and carry it through all year long.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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